How to convert 68 10/10 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 68 10/10, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 68 10/10 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 68 × 10 = 680
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 680 + 10 = 690
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 690 ÷ 10 = 69

So the mixed number 68 10 10 as a decimal is 69.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 690/10 = 69/1.